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Dia das bruxas
Explore Halloween’s Celtic origins and how it’s celebrated in Portugal today.
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PracticeDia das bruxas
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Posso colocar-lhe uma questão?
Fill in the blanks with the object pronouns.
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Por falar nisso
"Por falar em" is used to bring up something related to the current topic or even to transition to a different subject.
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Portuguese Past Perfect: Pretérito Mais-que-Perfeito
The Portuguese equivalent of the English Past Perfect is called Pretérito Mais-que-Perfeito, and it’s used to express an action that…
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Superar os próprios limites
Joana trains hard to improve her breaststroke swimming skills.
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É canja
The phrase "é canja" is a casual way of saying that something is very easy. It suggests that the task requires little effort compared to the person's skill level.
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Viagem à Toscana
Júlio and Joana plan a trip to Tuscany to relax and practice Italian together.
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Ter a faca e o queijo na mão
The expression "ter a faca e o queijo na mão" means being fully in control of a situation. It implies that the person has everything they need to take action and enjoy the benefits.
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Feito a martelo
The expression "feito a martelo" suggests that something was done in a hurry and carelessly. It implies poor quality and a lack of finesse.
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Xixi cama
The expression "xixi cama" refers to the way children talk and is used humorously by adults to signal that it's time to go to bed.
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Manhãs de enlouquecer
Rita describes how a car accident caused major traffic chaos this morning.
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À mão
The expression "à mão" means that something is easily accessible and within reach. It implies convenience.
